Second Chances: Love & Betrayal
Chapter One
Disclaimer: I do not own Katekyō Hitman Reborn.
A/N: Tsuna X Hibari. AU. Some OoC. Sequel to Second Chances.
Answers to questions/comments can be found at the end of the story.
A Vongola Meeting
Tsuna entered the Vongola meeting room slowly. The large stack of paperwork he carried slowing him down. Making sure he had each Guardian and Varia's file, he began walking around the table. As he passed each member, he handed them their designated file.
Silence filled the room, as those gathered began rifling through the pages. An occasional grunt or humph could be heard as Tsuna stood behind his own chair and waited for everyone to become acquainted with the information before them.
The Varia were the first to finish. Though they had all arrived, they showed little to no interest in the emergency meeting. Xanxus tossed his black file, without reading it, to Squalo, who read both files. Belphegor alternated between throwing his red file into the air and tossing daggers at it. Lussuria used his yellow file to hide his face as he whispered questions to Ryohei about Hikaru. Levi ignored his green file as he eyed each of the Guardians. Mammon quickly, but thoroughly, examined her blue file before looking up at Reborn.
Reborn, who sat to the left of Tsuna, watched as Mammon, Squalo and the Guardians realized the importance of the information contained within the files.
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Tsuna settled into his chair. He tried to hide his worry as the people he trusted read through his investigations and writing.
Mukuro was the first to speak, "YOU!" Pausing to compose himself, he began again. "You investigated the Kokuyu?"
Before anyone else could speak, Reborn interrupted. "As you have each read, we have a traitor in the Vongola Alliance." The shuffling of papers could be heard as those who had not read through their file, excluding Xanxus, skimmed theirs. Ignoring the noise, Reborn continued, "As the Vongola Adviser, I authorized CEDEF to investigate the Kokuyu Gang, the Foundation, the Allied Scientists, the Varia, the Arcabaleno and each Guardian in ordered to eliminate any possibility of the traitor being in this room."
Kyoya, who was visibly angry, spoke evenly, "And what of CEDEF."
At this point Tsuna was ready to take over his meeting. Standing, all attention was drawn back to him as he began speaking. "This meeting of the Vongola has started off on the wrong foot. First off, I would like to thank Xanxus and the Varia for being here."
"Trash…" Xanxus started, but the brunet ignored him.
"Because of that, Mama will be preparing a special meal after this meeting." Xanxus harrumphed, causing Tsuna to smile slightly as he continued. "Secondly, we are here today not to argue, but to find out why we have lost 12 operatives in 3 different countries in less than 2 months."
Belphegor whistled loudly. Kyoya, who was still upset, cut in, "You have not answered my question, herbivore."
Tsuna flinched. Having Kyoya call him herbivore hurt, though he knew it was only said in anger. After 10 years, the older Cloud Guardian was still out of the brunet's reach. Nodding to the other, the boss spoke evenly. "Thanks to CEDEF, Reborn and I were able to put us all on equal footing. Knowing that we are all clear of suspicion, we can work together without doubting each other."
"Herbivore…" Kyoya poke menacingly.
"Prior to CEDEF investigating us and our… organizations, CEDEF was investigated by both Reborn and the Arcabaleno."
Xanxus made to stand, but Squalo's hand on his shoulder stopped him. Nodding to his shark of a husband, the Varia boss growled at Tsuna, "Us? Trash… What the hell do you mean by 'US'? You damn well did not investigate yourself."
Hayato flew from his chair. "WHAT! Juudaime, you don't have to defend yourself to anyone!"
Tsuna flushed, but responded. "Actually Xanxus, both CEDEF and the Vindice investigated me."
Takeshi tugged on Hayato's arm. The Storm Guardian slowly took his seat next to his husband. "See, Xanxus, Juudaime is above reproach."
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Once the room was calm, the actual meeting began to take place.
Mammon spoke of the 12 who had either disappeared or been found murdered. Each person's family would be receiving compensation. The Varia's Mist became visibly upset when she reviewed the Vongola's monetary losses due to the loss of the 12. Coming to the end of her presentation, her voice wavered. "Therefore, due to the strategic placement of the lost operatives within our import and export division, we are continuing to lose money hourly."
As she sat, Reborn took over. He discussed how the loss of the operatives and income was affecting the Vongola's strength and reputation. He ended his short speech with, "Someone very stupid is trying to destroy the Vongola. This idiot knows too much about our organization to be on the outside. We, therefore, definitely have a soon-to-be dead traitor."
Silence filled the room as Tsuna stood again. "Thank you, Mammon and Reborn. Now, most of what you have heard can be found in the files before you. In addition to that information you will find your assignments for the next two weeks."
The Vongola boss paused as each person flipped to the sealed envelope ion the back of their file. "Two weeks from today we will be having our Quarterly Meeting of the Inner Council. Because of the close and trusting relationship we have with the families of the Inner Council, we will be investigating them. CEDEF is no longer involved."
The sounds of envelopes being torn open filled the room, quickly followed by astonished gasps. Tsuna waited for the commotion to stop. Frowning slightly, he spoke softly, "I understand and emphasize with what you are feeling and thinking. These are people that we trust, and in some cases love." Clearing his throat, he reviewed the assignments.
"The Vongola Alliance Inner Council consists of the Gokudera, GiglioNero, Chiavarone, and Simon Families. Due to the contracts and marriages required to join the Alliance, many of us has familial ties to these families." Sighing, Tsuna ran his fingers through his hair. "I-I wish I didn't have to ask this of you, but we need to know before we can move forward.
Therefore, I need each of you to take this seriously and investigate thoroughly…Takeshi and Hayato; you are assigned the Gokudera Family. Ryohei and Kyoya, you are assigned the Chiavarone Family. Mukuro and Chrome; you are assigned the GiglioNero Family, but do not forget Byakuran. Lambo, since you are attending school with them, you are assigned the soon-to-be Millefiore Family."
Gulping, Tsuna stopped to look at his Guardians. Speaking so soft he could have been whispering, Tsuna addressed them, "I know it is… cruel of me to ask you to investigate your own families, but I have done that for a reason. You will discover secrets that your family does not want revealed, and neither will you. I ask you to keep your secrets, but find the traitor."
As each Guardian acknowledged this, Tsuna turned to the Varia. "You have the Simon Family. Please, tread carefully."
Character Profile: Takara Yamamato
- Gender: Female
- Age: 5 (Present); 3 (At Adoption)
- Date of Birth: June 2
- Family: Vongola
- Box Animal: Maximus (Horse)
- Flame: Rain
- Height: 115cm
- Weight: 20kg
- Hair: Dark Brown, Straight
- Eye Color: Golden Brown
- Skin Color: Pale
- Family: Takeshi Yamamato (Father); Hayato Gokudera (Father); Bianchi Gokudera-Carcassa (Aunt); Skull Carcassa (Uncle by Marriage); Scheletro Carcassa (Cousin by Marriage); Tsuyoshi Yamamoto (Grandfather)
Notes and Answers to Questions/Comments:
(1) This the sequel to Second Chances.
(2) Each chapter will have a "Character Profile" at the end for the OC's. A family tree can be found at on my deviantart page for sailorkechara.
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